Malevolence on Hatebreed
Malevolence are gearing up to release The Other Side EP on 24th April. Here, they share their love of fellow hardcore heroes, Hatebreed.
Magic Sword: Interview with Keeper, Seer & Weaver
We catch up with Magic Sword at the Temple of all Beginnings to try and get a little more information about what brought the band together, what their influences are, and what might be next for Keeper, Seer and Weaver.
Time Tunnel – Marillion, Bangor University 1982
Mike Ainscoe travels back in time to 1982 when he had his first encounter with Marillion. A guilty pleasure for nigh on forty years.
Hell’s Ditch on Ash
Hell’s Ditch are a punk band from Nottingham; they are a new band formed of members from other bands including ex/current members of Bad Ideas, River Jumpers & Dearist. They write about their love of Ash for our Why I Love column.
Arvo Party on David Bowie
Arvo Party released their latest album on 6th March this year. It was well received by us here at At The Barrier. The award nominated artist, producer and musician has written about one of his biggest influences in the latest in our Why I Love series.
Jamie R Hawkins on Del Amitri
Jamie R Hawkins is an Award Winning Singer Songwriter whose songs have won him critical acclaim in the UK and around the world. Here, he shares his love of Del Amitri.
Dystopian Future Movies on Kerbdog
Dystopian Future Movies are about to release their new album. ‘Inviolate’ will be the first release on Caroline Cawley’s new label, Lasairfhíona Records. Here, Caroline tells us of her love of Kerbdog in the latest in our Why I Love series.
Matt McGinn on John Martyn
Matt McGinn has already released one of the best albums of 2020 in Lessons Of War. The County Down native is a master wordsmith who has crafted brilliant, narrative songs. Here, he tells us why he loves the music of John Martyn.
Delain: Interview with Martijn Westerholt
Ahead of the Delain gig at Manchester Ritz, we were able to have a chat with keyboard player and main man Martijn Westerholt.
Aruba Red on Erykah Badu
Aruba Red is an alt-soul songstress who is set to release a new EP in March. In the latest in our Why I Love series, Aruba Red shares why Erykah Badu has been such a big influence on her.
Nektar: Interview with Derek ‘Mo’ Moore
We have a quick Q&A with Derek Moore (aka ‘Mo’) of Nekatr after the release of their excellent new album The Other Side.
Lippy Kid on Chuck D
Lippy Kid is the electronica project of Derbyshire based musician Paul Scott. Here, he tells us of his love for the iconic Chuck D.
The Bloody Mallard on King Crimson
The Bloody Mallard is a London-based heavy psych, prog and alt-rock project. Here, the band share their love of the mighty King Crimson.
Time Tunnel: Pink Floyd, Manchester 1974
Howard King looks back to 1974 when he was one of the lucky ones who saw Pink Floyd in their prime.
Godsticks on Rage Against The Machine
Darran Charles from Godsticks tells us about the influence of rage Against The Machine on him and his music.